CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Pay Starts at $20hr

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: CNACE012825

Posted: August 7, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Hourly Range: $20 to $26 USD

Meritus Medical Center

Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Job Details

Description

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and as part of a collaborative care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. This role ensures a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment while honoring the dignity and individuality of each patient. The CNA maintains clinical competency, demonstrates age-specific care practices, and actively participates in continuing education related to healthcare.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for patients' personal needs and comfort.
• Assist with hygiene tasks including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination needs.
• Perform delegated nursing tasks such as:
  • Collecting specimens and vital signs
  • Administering enemas
  • Transporting patients
  • Applying non-sterile dressings
  • Performing surgical preps
  • Applying ice packs and heat treatments
• Document all care provided in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked patient care environment.
• Anticipate and respond to patient comfort needs by rounding and answering call lights.
• Communicate patient observations and data to the assigned nurse.
• Uphold ethical standards by delivering care with professionalism, sensitivity, and respect for patient autonomy, dignity, and beliefs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant Program (required).
• Experience: Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Maryland (required). Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification in compliance with organizational policy.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to lift, move, and transport patients and equipment.
• Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Emotional resilience to support patients and families in challenging situations.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Caring for Our Team: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help: At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.